pentolite

/ˈpɛntoʊlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a mixture of pentaerythritol tetranitrate and cellulose nitrate used as a powerful explosive

“The researchers studied the properties of pentolite in various chemical reactions.”

Synonyms

  • high explosive
  • powerful explosive

Antonyms

  • inert substance
  • non-explosive material